The Best Hostels In Rome For Your Dolce Vita Trip
Rome, the Eternal City, capital of one of the most amazing countries in the world: Italy. Everyone, at least once in their life, has to visit and get lost in the streets of this incredible city. The Colosseum, the Pantheon, the Roman Forum, San Pietro, and the FOOD. The only drawback is that Rome can be expensive, especially when it comes to accommodation, BUT, don’t worry… we’ve got your back! Cheap doesn’t have to mean ugly, dirty or messy! In fact, we’ve rounded up 10 of the best hostels in Rome with perfect locations, amazing staff and quirky interiors!
1. Generator Rome
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The hostel itself is a chic “poshtel” with boutique rooms, a big common area (where you can chill after a long day discovering the streets of Rome), a deli-style cafè, a bar and seven floors of incredibly beautiful rooms and dorms!
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Neighbourhood: Esquilino District
Address: Via Principe Amedeo 257, Rome, 00185, Italy
Nearest Stations: Roma Termini (Railway and Underground station)
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2. Hostel Trustever
Located in the lively Trastevere District, this hostel has everything you’d ever want – plus it’s hipstery AF! Here you’ll discover a beautiful garden where you can unwind during those hot summer days, a large common area perfect to get to know other travellers just like you, AND…a pool! This pool is available all year round – they even warm it up during winter! Where do I sign-up to live here forever?
Don’t know what to do on a Sunday? Head to the Porta Portese Market down the road for a full immersion in the cultural richness of Rome.
Neighbourhood: Trastevere
Address: Via Francesco Benaglia, 13, 00153 Roma, Italia
Nearest Stations: Roma Trastevere (Railway station); Piramide (Underground)
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4. The Yellow
Looking for one of the best hostels in Rome to party? Don’t read any further, you’ve found your place on earth. Here, in one of the best hostels in Rome, you’ll meet loads of people from all over the world dancing and partying until the break of dawn! Concerts and gigs even take place INSIDE the hostel! Their staff can recommend the best places for the wildest parties, plus they’re lovely people who are always ready to help you. If you’re not really into parties, don’t worry: just book a room in the next building where you can find a more relaxed and quieter atmosphere.
There’s a welcome drink for all the guests, walking tours, artsy vibes, a rooftop terrace, and a small garden for movie screenings during summer! We don’t want to spoil anything but there’s also an Escape Room FYI.
Neighbourhood: Esquilino District
Address: Via Palestro, 51, 00185 Rome, Italy.
Nearest Stations: Roma Termini (Railway and Underground station)
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5. Comics Guesthouse
This themed hostel has comics galore. Every room is exclusively designed and you can sleep surrounded by your favourite superheroes! It’s a childhood dream comes true. Perfectly positioned close to the Lepanto tube station, the friendly staff are ready to help and the vibe is going to make you feel like a kid again 😊
Neighbourhood: Prati District
Address: viale Giulio Cesare 38 00192 Roma, Italia
Nearest Stations: Lepanto (Underground station); Roma Termini (Railway and Underground station)
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6. La Controra Rome
A lot of the best hostels in Rome cater to those in search of good nightlife, unless we’re talking about La Controra Rome. Do you know the movie “La Dolce Vita”? Well, this hostel is located on the famous Via Veneto! It’s homely, warm, peaceful – the perfect getaway from the bustling city. Plus, breakfast, daily room cleaning, and towels are all included!
Everything is within walking distance, plus you’ll have a fancy restaurant, a good pizzeria and delicious cafès just next door! Ask the staff and they’ll help you avoid tourist traps!
Neighbourhood: Esquilino District
Address: Via Umbria, 7, Roma, RM, 00187 Roma RM, Italia
Nearest Stations: Roma Termini (Railway and Underground station)
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7. The Beehive
A small, cosy and stylish hostel in the heart of the city that’s been open since 1999! It’s owned by an American couple, Linda and Steve, who moved straight from LA to follow their Italian dream They have every type of room for any type of traveller: solo travellers, families, couples, a group of friends… they’ve got what you need! Plus, an organic vegetarian cafè that serves daily brekky YUMMY.
The reading lounge is filled with Linda and Steve’s photos of their family and friends and the small garden with colourful graffiti is perfect for your morning coffee or your morning yoga, al fresco.
Neighbourhood: Esquilino District
Address: Via Marghera, 8, 00185 Roma, Italia
Nearest Stations: Roma Termini (Railway and Underground station)
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8. Hostel Lodi
Located within walking distance from the Basilica di San Giovanni (the most important and ancient church in Europe), Hostel Lodi is in the Art Nouveau area and has a beautiful garden where you can sip a glass of wine while reading a book from their small private library! The great staff are able to suggest you the best of the best of Rome.
Neighbourhood: San Giovanni
Address: Via Oristano, 14, 00182 Roma, Italia
Nearest Stations: Lodi (Underground station); Roma Termini (Railway and Underground station)
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9. Blue Hostel
Located in a 17th-century cloister, this hostel will make you want to stay in the Eternal City forever. Every room has been refurbished and decorated, preserving the traditional ceilings, en-suite bathroom and cosy vibe. The hosts Ercole and Andrea are very attentive and they will give you maps with tips about the best places in Rome. Their welcoming attitude is exactly what makes this one of the best hostels in Rome!
The city’s highlights are within walking distance and after you’ve spent the day wandering around with a gelato in one hand and a slice of pizza in the other, there’s a steam room waiting for you! Life is good folks!
Neighbourhood: Esquilino District
Address: Via Carlo Alberto 13, 00185 Roma, Italia
Nearest Stations: Roma Termini (Railway and Underground station)
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10. Hostel Alessandro Palace & Bar
This is one of those hostels that has it all, even a gym (al fresco!), an excellent location and lovely staff who’ll welcome you with a free glass of prosecco! Free pizza 4 days a week (Jan-Jul), weekly events such as karaoke night, beer pong tournaments, party night out and more!
There’s a rooftop terrace where you can enjoy delicious cocktails with your new hostel buddies, spacious dorms, amazing privates and the perfect Italian vibe! Enjoy!
Neighbourhood: Esquilino District
Address: Via Vicenza, 42, 00185 Roma, Italia
Nearest Stations: Castro Pretorio (Underground station); Roma Termini (Railway and Underground station)
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Which of these hostels would you like to stay in? Let us know in the comments! ❤
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